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October 15, 2013

Go Way Back with Internet Archives

Have you ever wondered if historical information is lost in a constantly changing online environment? The Internet Archives Wayback Machine provides a way to preserve the online past by taking...

history/websites

April 12, 2013

Lincoln Medallion at Cannell Library

“I will study to prepare myself and maybe someday my chance will come.” – Abraham Lincoln. Whether your introduction to the 16th President of the United States was via a...

art/Cannell Library/displays/history/study areas & rooms

March 10, 2013

Did you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour?

Well, it’s that time of year again, when we adjust our clocks. Do you know why? Does the name William Willett mean anything to you? If it doesn’t, then maybe...

databases/events/history

June 11, 2012

National Flag Week June 10 – 16

June 14 is known as Flag Day for many who live in the United States, but did you know that each year the President of the United States designates a...

events/history

March 7, 2012

March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month In honor of Women’s History Month, The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National...

events/history

February 28, 2012

February 29: Leap day

February 29, also known as leap day in the Gregorian calendar, is a date occurring in most years evenly divisible by 4 (2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016). Years evenly divisible...

history

February 3, 2012

Black History Month

February is Black History Month. In recognition of Black History Month, The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National...

history

November 11, 2011

Honoring Veterans on November 11th

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Cannell Library will be closed Nov 11th. The library will be open on Saturday Nov 12 for its normal weekend hours from 1 pm to...

history/hours

November 5, 2011

Remember, remember the 5th of November

The 5th of November may not be a special date for most Americans, but in Great Britain this day is set aside to remember an attempt to blow up the...

databases/history/resources/websites

May 17, 2011

College Student Bravery from 50 Years Ago: Freedom Riders

Fifty years ago this month, some very brave college students led a movement called the Freedom Riders. They were part of CORE, the Congress of Racial Equality. These students rode...

history/streaming videos

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